Brian Cummins · Cleveland Ward 14 Candidates – Contrast in Experience

September 28th, 2009

Comparing Candidates

The new Ward 14 Cleveland City Council election is one of the most watched races in Cleveland this year. In today’s Plain Dealer article (*see below) writer Henry Gomez covers the background of my opponent Rick Nagin.

Now that the primary is over my campaign is focusing on the general election. Like the Plain Dealer article, my campaign has also begun to provide information that highlights the differences in the candidate’s professional and life experiences.

Elections should not be popularity contests, but rather a decision made by voters based on who is the most qualified candidate. To do that, voters must know both the accomplishments and past experiences of those candidates. My campaign makes no value judgments about Mr. Nagin and believes that voters deserve to know both candidates.

My campaign will continue to highlight my direct experience in representing Clevelanders, in explaining my demonstrated skills and accomplishments in the areas most important to voters:

  1. For safer neighborhoods.
  2. For better neighborhoods and housing.
  3. For jobs and economic development.
  4. For improved city infrastructure.

Link to Cummins Campaign promotional materials on flickr.com

The most recent campaign piece begins to provide a summary comparison of professional and life experiences – the narrative text is provided below in addition to the link to the PDF of the piece.

REF:
*Cleveland council candidate Rick Nagin eschews communist tag

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Cummins – Experience Contrast

www.briancummins.us/blog (see the link provided for a PDF of this piece)

Citizens for Cummins want voters to carefully examine the qualifications, accomplishments and community plans of Councilman Brian Cummins and his runoff opponent. For this purpose the following comparison of professional experiences is provided based on available information. We’re supporting Councilman Brian Cummins for Council because we believe he has the experience to lead…the record to prove it.

Nagin – Cummins
Check the Facts

Councilman Cummins is running for re-election to Cleveland City Ward Council after winning his first election for Council, Ward 15 in 2005.

  1. Ran/Won, 2005, Cleveland City Council Ward 15
  2. Candidate, 2009, Cleveland City Council Ward 14 (change of Ward required due to re-districting)
  3. Won more security for parks and schools
  4. Secured 700 new jobs at MetroHealthWon $11,000,000 for senior housing
  5. Won matching grant for resident housing repairs
  6. Closed dangerous bars and stores

Rick Nagin is running in his 9th election after losing 8 previous elections including one against Ohio’s U. S. Senator John Glenn.

  1. Ran/Lost, 1980, U.S. Senate, Ohio (Sen. Glenn)
  2. Ran/Lost, 1981, Mayor, City of Cleveland (Voinovich)
  3. Ran/Lost, 1988, Ohio State House District 11 (Pringle)
  4. Ran/Lost, 1990, Ohio State House District 11 (Pringle)
  5. Ran/Lost, 1992, Ohio State House District 13 (Pringle)
  6. Ran/Lost, 1993, Cleveland City Council, Ward 14 (Smith)
  7. Ran/Lost, 1997, Cleveland City Council, Ward 14 (Smith)
  8. Ran/Lost, 2005, Cleveland City Council, Ward 15 (Cummins)
  9. Candidate, 2009, Cleveland City Council Ward 14

Councilman Cummins has a long and successful record of work that shows he has the experience to lead our community and the record to prove it.

• Cleveland City Councilman (2006-2009) • Executive Director local development corporation & Editor/ Publisher & Writer, Old Brooklyn News (2001-2005) • Chief Financial Officer (2000) • Associate Director (1994-1999) & Volunteer (1990-1993), U.S. Peace Corps • Small Business Technical Trainer (1993) • Mutual Funds Specialist & Trust Administrative Assistant, National City Bank (1984-1989) • Cotton Club Bottling Co., Local 1164 • Checker Office Supplies • Halle Bros Company…

Rick Nagin’s experience includes extensive work as a writer, organizer and campaign worker for the Communist Party USA. He has also organized with unions and state and national candidates.

• Labor & Politics Writer, People’s Weekly World (1971-2009) • Councilman Assistant (1998-2005) • Staff AFL-CIO Labor 2006 • Chairman (1979-1997) & District Organizer, Communist Party of Ohio • Campaign Labor Coordinator • Delegate, Cleveland AFL-CIO, Communications Workers of America • Steering Committee Member, Cleveland Jobs With Justice • All People’s Bookstore.

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